The Magnificent Matador(1955)
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The Magnificent Matador Synopsis
Karen Harrison is a spoiled, rich, American predator who falls head-over-heels for the brooding, tormented, about-to-retire matador, Luis Santos who has inexplicably run away prior to a corrida that was to occasion the "alternativa" of a young, up-and-coming bullfighter.
The Magnificent Matador (1955) is a romance and drama film directed by Budd Boetticher, released on May 24, 1955 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Maureen O'Hara, Anthony Quinn, Richard Denning and Thomas Gomez. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Budd Boetticher
- Writers:
- Budd Boetticher, Charles Lang
- Producers:
- Edward L. Alperson
- Cinematographer:
- Lucien Ballard
- Composer:
- Raoul Kraushaar
- Production:
- Edward L. Alperson Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Magnificent Matador Cast & Crew
Main cast
Maureen O'Hara
as Karen Harrison
Anthony Quinn
as Luís Santos
Richard Denning
as Mark Russell
Thomas Gomez
as Don David
Lola Albright
as Mona Wilton
William Ching
as Jody Wilton
Eduardo Noriega
as Miguel
- Manuel Rojas
Manuel Rojas
as Rafael Reyes
- Lorraine Chanel
Lorraine Chanel
as Sarita Sebastian
Anthony Caruso
as Emiliano
- Jesús Solórzano
Jesús Solórzano
as Self
- Joaquín Rodríguez
Joaquín Rodríguez
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Budd Boetticher, written by Budd Boetticher and Charles Lang, produced by Edward L. Alperson.
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The Magnificent Matador Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Magnificent Matador – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Magnificent Matador online?
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The Magnificent Matador (1955) is available to stream on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, FlixFling, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, and to rent or buy from FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Magnificent Matador?
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The main cast of The Magnificent Matador (1955) includes Maureen O'Hara, Anthony Quinn, Richard Denning, Thomas Gomez and Lola Albright. The film was directed by Budd Boetticher. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Magnificent Matador released?
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The Magnificent Matador was released on May 24, 1955 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is The Magnificent Matador worth watching?
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The Magnificent Matador (1955) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.